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Measles death toll reaches 200 in Sylhet

Friday, 23 October 2026, 7:25

Measles death toll reaches 200 in Sylhet

The total death toll from measles and its symptoms has risen to 200 in the Sylhet division during treatment. Three more children died at the MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet between Thursday morning and Friday morning. Dr. Mohammad Nure Alam Shamim, assistant director of the Sylhet health department, confirmed the information.

The deceased children are one-year-old Abdullah Al Safwan from Beanibazar upazila, nine-month-old Jisan Ahmed from Companiganj upazila, and three-month-old Zayan from Habiganj Sadar upazila. According to the health department report, 1,115 measles cases have been confirmed in the division since January 1, and 432 patients were undergoing treatment at various hospitals as of Friday morning.

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